Great Wall Of China Damaged By Workers Looking For Shortcut
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The workers were trying to widen an existing cavity to reduce the distance they had to travel.
The Great Wall of China, one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring architectural marvels in human history, stretches across the vast expanse of northern China like a dragon's spine, winding through rugged mountains, deserts and plains. Built over centuries and dynasties, this colossal fortification serves not only as a defence against invading forces but also as a symbol of China's rich history and enduring civilization. That symbol was damaged last month when two workers used an excavator to create a shortcut through it.
According to the BBC, the workers - a 38-year-old man and 55-year-old woman - were arrested after the incident was reported to the police in northern province of Shanxi on August 24.
They were trying to widen an existing cavity to reduce the distance they had to travel.
